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01-19-2014 10:39 PM

Makavelli

Yeah that's rail dust for you.. Sucks, I had an F150 white n the tailgate was full of orange..

Not only does it happen on fords it's on all vehicles and any color just you notice it on white.

I have a white platinum hatch and the back of my car is covered with iron particles constantly. I use iron x about once a month to keep it looking clean.

In my experience clay will not get all of the particles out and the larger ones will be left behind. Plus iron x neutralizes the oxidation and stops the pitting that the iron is doing to the paint. Clay will take the particle out but can leave small pieces behind that can continue to do damage.

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Where do you order your iron x from. I have oxford white and like you said the iron deposits on the back are pretty bad. They've been that way since the day it rolled off the lot.

01-19-2014 09:03 PM

CunFFS13

I'm wandering if Ford took care of your car under warranty?

09-29-2013 11:15 PM

quantim0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krizayjm

Shaunaf61 like other comments. Buffing the car won't likely get the embedded particles in the paint off. You will have to clay the vehicle. I am the OP that complained about the spots and after claying my car they are gone. I would also suggest investing in a bottle of Carpro Iron X. Not cheap (about $20) but works wonders. Spray the whole car with iron x, spray off, then finish off with clay and a good coat of fresh wax

This is 100% accurate.

I have a white platinum hatch and the back of my car is covered with iron particles constantly. I use iron x about once a month to keep it looking clean.

In my experience clay will not get all of the particles out and the larger ones will be left behind. Plus iron x neutralizes the oxidation and stops the pitting that the iron is doing to the paint. Clay will take the particle out but can leave small pieces behind that can continue to do damage.

Sent from my Nexus 4

09-29-2013 09:16 PM

evilO

I did not read the entire thread but this "rail dust." Many many ways to fix this... I use this:

My car is Oxford white and exhibited the rail dust on the rear hatch off the lot. I've clay bar'd and waxed it twice within 10k miles using Mcguires products and it most definitely did not eliminate the contaminants in the clear coat. Yes, you can greatly reduce the signs of it by using a clay bar but sadly it will still be there. They are most severe directly under the rear window hatch area. I may have to look into the iron-x product but its a frustrating dilemma!
*edit*-I may give serious consideration to having a pro detailing shop try to get the hatch area perfect. At least that way I can combat minor rail dust as opposed to trying to reverse the severe stuff that's been burried from day 1.

09-13-2013 02:51 PM

Krizayjm

Shaunaf61 like other comments. Buffing the car won't likely get the embedded particles in the paint off. You will have to clay the vehicle. I am the OP that complained about the spots and after claying my car they are gone. I would also suggest investing in a bottle of Carpro Iron X. Not cheap (about $20) but works wonders. Spray the whole car with iron x, spray off, then finish off with clay and a good coat of fresh wax

09-13-2013 11:51 AM

cobie56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twenty

Everyone: THIS IS NOT THE CAR RUSTING. As some have already pointed out...

What you see is completely normal and routine; and especially noticeable on white cars. They are rust specs on the paint, kicked up by the tires as you drive. It's a standard part of winter driving and similar specs can accumulate year-round from other sources like industrial fallout and rail dust from train tracks.

The way to undo this is to detail the car. A clay bar is one way to pull these off. You certainly do not need to make a warranty claim to repaint the car, the paint is fine and not causing this.

Gee, i've driven white cars for years and never had these 'rust' spots. tar sometimes yes, but not rust,,,, and i live where lots of salt, ore 'sand' and sand are used in the winter.....hmmmmm

09-13-2013 11:21 AM

Nevin W

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaunaf61

I have a 2012 focus trend covered in rust spots the dealership has buffed the car and rust spots re appear. It was only 3 months old when I first noticed the spots. But may have been there from the beginning. I have paint protection before purchasing the vehicle and it does nothing to protect . The rust spots get worse daily. Not happy

I'm sorry, but did you not read through this forum at all? It has been stated multiple times, wash the car and use a clay bar and it will take the spots away...

RIP

09-13-2013 10:46 AM

Shaunaf61

I have a 2012 focus trend covered in rust spots the dealership has buffed the car and rust spots re appear. It was only 3 months old when I first noticed the spots. But may have been there from the beginning. I have paint protection before purchasing the vehicle and it does nothing to protect . The rust spots get worse daily. Not happy

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